Disaster: Flooding in Gambela Region of Ethiopia

As of March 28, 2023, the flood waters have completed receded in the Gambela region. In total, 119 participants and 4 Child Development Centers (CDCs) were impacted by the floods. The CDCs were able to use Disaster Relief Funds to provide families with recovery items. The classroom at the CDC that had been previously damaged has been repaired. To date, all participants have returned to their homes and have resumed their daily activities.

Thank you for praying for the participants who were impacted by the floods.

The flood waters are receding and the affected Child Development Centers (CDCs) have started up their programming again. To date, 119 participants and their families and 3 CDCs were affected by the flooding. Thankfully, no injuries or illness have been reported as a result of the flooding. The local CDCs provided basic support to affected participants such as food, household items, and house rental fees. The Compassion Ethiopia National Office will develop a proposal for house renovation and reconstruction for the affected participants. The flood damaged one of the CDC buildings so its renovation will also be included in the proposal.

Please pray for the participants and their families as they recover from damages and losses.

A flash flood caused damage in the Gambela Region of Ethiopia on August 22, 2022. The local Child Development Centers (CDCs) are providing basic relief items to impacted families. The Compassion Ethiopia National Office will continue to assess the situation and report updates as they become available.

Please uphold the participants, their families and the church communities in prayer.